Looking to hone your skills? Ever wanted advise from authors who've made it? Well the SCBWI Conferences do just that. With various workshop and meeting sessions, these conference help writers not only perfect their craft, but network and meet other authors in the process.

In the words of SCBWI: "The 11th Annual SCBWI International Winter Conference begins with a day of optional per-conference intensives for writers & illustrators, followed by 2 days chock-full of agents, editors, publishers, workshps and networking designed to rocket your writing and illustration to the next level.

Published or pre-published, you can't afford to miss this opportunity! Get the latest information on the market from the industry leaders in publishing for young people, and be inspired by some of the most well-known authors and illustrators working in children's literature today."

Conference DetailsWhere: New York Grand Hyatt HotelWhen: January 29th-31st